Service
We find ongoing programs in the local community that would benefit from our involvement, ensuring that we leave substantial long-term improvements for the community, and conduct service projects united with the vision of “One Family Under God”.
Through this environment participants develop new friendships that go beyond the differences of race, faith or ethnicity and have the opportunity to develop their character through serving others and the community.
The main service initiative of GPF USA is the Million Acts of Service and Kindness. Please check out our calendar for local service projects that you can participate in.
Million Acts of Service and Kindness
Not a single day, but lasting outcomes
“On August 9, a Global Peace Festival will take place on the West Capitol Lawn in Washington, DC. This event organized by many groups will bring people together to celebrate the human family, promote peace, encourage interfaith cooperation, and call citizens to service. We want to ensure that this is not about a single day but long-term change.
The vision of Points of Light and Hands On Network is that “One day every person will discover the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.” At the core of our values is citizen action, the building of civic infrastructures and mobilizing people through impact campaigns. We inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action and change the world.
So here comes the challenge: a call to “A Million Acts of Service and Kindness.” You are invited to be part of this campaign. You’re invited to join forces to build a movement of kindness and service that seeks to simply live for the sake of others and make a difference.
An act of service is taking part in organized acts of service to others: help build a house, feed the elderly, organize a blood drive at your church.
An act of kindness is a less-organized activity but just as meaningful - or more. If you have had a fight with someone, take the first step to reconcile with that person. Or call someone you’ve been meaning to tell you love or are grateful for, but keep putting it off. Or even doing that home chore you’ve been avoiding - and doing it gratefully. Visit the website millionacts.org.
I count on you for 1,000,000acts of service and kindness.”
Miram Parel
Points of Light and Hands On Network
We would like you to record the number of new acts that happen, and tell us what you did. A form is provided online at millionacts.org or you can email us at millionacts@gpfusa.org.
If you’re looking for service projects in the area, please check out our calendar.
If you have any questions, please email:
service@gpfusa.org
